Type-casting machine.



J. S. THOMPSON.

TYPE GASTING MACHINE.

APPLIGATION FILED APB. 15, 1912.

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TYPE CASTING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED APR. 15, 1912.

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J. s. THOMPSON. TYPE CASTING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED APR.15, 1912.

Patented Mar. 23, 1915.

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JOHN S. THOMPSON, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

TYPE-CASTING MACHINE.

Application led April 15, 1912.

T all whom it may concern Be it known that l, JOHN S. THOMPSON, acitizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, county of Cook, andState of illinois, have invented certain new and useful lmprovements inType-Casting Machines, of which the following is a description.

My invention relates to means for producing the various forms of typeused in the art of printing and is adapted to form a part of, andcooperate with, the mechanism shown and described in an application forUnited States Letters Patent, filed by me Dec. 5, 1907, Serial No.@5230, describing the construction and operation of a complete machinefor casting type. rlhe present application relates particularly to amatrix carrier and other mechanism adapted to cooperate with a suitabletype mold for rapidly and cheaply producing extremely accurate `andperfect type.

rflic object of my invention is to provide a simple, reliable, accurateand convenient device of the kind described which may be operatedautomatically with great rapidity and produce extremely accurate typewithout the attendance of skilled labor.

'lo this end my invention consists in the novel construction,arrangement and combination of parts herein shown and described, andmore particularly pointed out in the claims.

ln the accompanying drawings wherein like or similar referencecharacters indicate like or corresponding parts: Figure 1 is a sectiontaken substantially on line 1 1 of Fig. 3. F ig. 2 is a perspectivedetail of my improved matrix carrier and associated parts forcontrolling the position of the matrix. Fig. 3 is a section takensubstantially on line 3-3 of Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a section takensubstantially on line 1 -4 of Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is an enlarged detail of aslightly modified form of movable block adapted for use with my matrixcarrier. Fig. 6 is a section taken substantially on line 0 6 of Fig. 5.Fig. 7 is a detail of another modified form of a movable block adaptedfor use with my matrix carrier. Fig. 8 is a section taken substantiallyon line 8-8 of Fig. 7. Figs. 9 and 10 are sectional details of slightlymodified forms of the type finishing` portion of my machine. Fig. 11 isa similar section showing another modified form of the type receivingand finishing portion of my machine. F ig. 12 is an end viewSpecification of Letters Patent.

Patented Mar. 23, 1915..

Serial No. 690,879.

of the mechanism shown in Fig. 11. Fig. 13 1s a section takensubstantially on line 13-13 of Fig. 11. Fig. 14 is a side elevation of afinished type as produced by the operation of my machine.

ln the preferred form of my device a base or pedestal is provided of anydesired form or construction, at the top of which my mechanism,consisting of a mold, a matrix carrier and a metal pot, is mounted, theseveral parts being arranged to coperatefor automatically producingtype, and all preferably controlled by a common power element as clearlyshown and described in my application of Dec. 5, 1907, Serial No.L105,230 aforesaid. T he present application, however deals particularlywith the matrix carrier and associated parts directly cooperating Withthe type mold. As shown, the base or pedestal l-1 of my device issuitably formed in any desired manner to receive the stationary moldparts 2 and 3 with which the horizontally movable mold part iis arrangedto cooperate. The mold part 4 also serves as an ejector for forcing thetype from the mold after each type is cast. The vertically movable part5 is arranged to operate at one end of the mold parts and 3 to coperatewith the movable part t to control the set width of the type. After eachtype is cast the part 5 is depressed to permit the discharge of the typefrom the mold. The upper end of the part 5 also serves as a connectionbetween the mold part 2 and the lower type receiving jaw 6 to guide thetype from the mold into the space between the jaws 6 and 7 where eachtype is engaged by suitable mechanism to prevent its retraction with themold part or ejector t. In the preferred construction, the outerportions of the members 2 and 3, that is, that part of the face of eachmember not directly bordering on the mold opening, are cut awa-y orrecessed as at 8 and 9, leaving only a narrow strip as at and l1 uponthe members 2 and 3 respectively to coperate with the face of the matrixpresented to the mold, thereby reducing the difliculties of securing aHuid tight joint between the matrix and mold.

My improved matrix carrier preferably consists of a carriage or frame 12having suitable grooves or guides 14 upon its sides adapted to coperatiewith corresponding ways 15 rigidly attached to, or formed integrallywith, the frame 1, so arranged that tion of the carriage 12 or the partadjacent the meld and an inverted l-shaped bitch or matrix support 17 ispositioned in the slot 16 and arranged to move vertically therein sothat the position of the matrix upon the matrix support may be adjustedvertically as desired. Any suitable means may be provided forcontrolling the position of the matrix support 17 upon the carriage. Asshown, the arm 18 of the matrix support is j provided' with a threadedopening, and a screw. 19 is mounted upon a portion of the carriageoverhanging the slot 16 adapted to engage the threaded opening in thearm for this purpose. Any convenient means may loe provided upon thematrix support 17 for rigidly maintaining a matrix in position. In theform shown, each matrix 20 consists of a substantially fiat rectangularplate having a character or die on one of its flat sides. The portionsof the flat side adjacent the die are formed to accurately cooperatewith the strips 10 and 11 and the adjacent portions of the parts 4 and 5of the mold to form a Vfluid tight joint between them.

In the preferred form, a movable block 21 of suitable form is mountedupon the matrix support 17 to provide a suitable backing and support forthe matrixr20. A recess 22 is formed at the back of the block 21 adaptedto coperate with a suitably formed projection 23 upon the matrix supportt0 limit the ,vertical movement of the block 21. A plate 24 is rigidlysecured to the upper end of the matrix support 17 and extends across theupper end of the block 21 With a down-turned portion 25 at its free endadapted'to engage the face of the block to hold itin position. The plate24 is preferably lformed of spring material. and arranged to bear uponthe block 21 near its frontv edge, thereby permitting a slight verticalymovement of the block which, how'- ever, is limited `by the engagementbetween the ends of the recess 22 and projection 23. In the preferredform, the matrix seat is formed jointly upon the parts 17Vand 21 and maybe of any suitable form adapted to rigidly hold the matrix in position.A portion 26 ofthe block 21 projects forward at the upper end of theface 27 adapted to engage one Yedge of a matrix. The arm 28 of thematrix support 17 also projects for- Ward slightly beyond the face ofthe block 21and is adapted to engage the opposite edge ofthe matrix. Theseveral parts are soL constructed that the distance between the parts 26and 28 is sutiiciently less than the j length of a matrix so that lwhena matrix is positioned between the parts, the block 21 is forced upwardslightly thereby resiliently holding the matrix in position between theblock and matrix support. In the preferred construction ribs 30 and 31are provided at the outer ends of the parts 2G and 28 respectively eacharranged to engage the face of the matrix near the edges thereof whichare engaged by the matrix seat and rigidly hold the matrix in position.

In Figs. 5 and 6 a slightly inod.ii0d form of movable block is shown inwhich the general shape of the back remains substantially the same ashereinbefore described. The matrix seat however is formed wholly uponthe block and the recess 33 at the back of the block is preferablyformed to snugly engage tlie projection 23 upon the matrix sup port. Aprojection Si is provided at the lower end of the block to form thelower portion of the matrix seat and a rib 35 or other convenient meansis provided near the end of the projection to engage the face of thematrix and hold the lower end of the matrix in position. rIhe projection37 and rib 38 at the upper end of the block correspond to the parts 26and 30 hereinbefore described. In this form a longitudinal recess 39 isprovided in the central portion of the back of the block, also extendingacross its upper end to the inner face of the rib 38. A spring il() ispositioned in the recess 39 with one end stl rigidly secured to theblock and its free end extending into suit able position to engage theupper end of the matrix 4t2 and resiliently force the same downwardagainst the projection In each form however it will be noted that a fprojection is provided at the bottoni side of the matrix seat extendingbeyond the face of the matrix and arranged to engage the matrix to holdthe same in position. Means are also provided to force the matrixedgewise against the projection, thus accurately locating each matrixupon the matrix carrier so that the character upon the matrix, which isalways formed a certain lixed disstance from one end of the matrix, willbe accurately positioned to cooperate with the mold to properly locatethe character upon the type formed in the machine.

In the form shown in Figs. 7 and 8, the general form of the block issubstantially the same as shown in Figs. 5 and 6 except that in place ofthe recess 39 and spring yl0 a recess 14 is provided extendingrearwardly from the rib 4:5 across the upper end of the block. Anopening i6 extends from the bottom of the recess 41 longitudinally ofthe block with an enlarged portion -1-7 at its lower end. A rod i8having a head lf) a its lower end is positioned in the recess with aspring 50 positioned in the enlarged por tion L17 adapted to resilientlyforce the rod j downward. The upper end of the rod L18 is lib' incenseprovided with a head 5l adapted to engage the upper end of a matrix 52positioned upon the matrix-holder and resiliently force the sainedownward upon the lower portion of the seat.

Any suitable means may be provided to control the position of the matrixcarrier. As shown, a stud 53 is rigidly secured to the carriage l2substantially parallel to the ways li and a suitable lever 5i isprovided with a part 55 adapted to engage the stud. A spring actuatedwasher 56 is preferably provided upon the stud 53 adapted to providesuilicient resilience between the lever 54 and carriage.

Any suitable means may be provided to engage each type as ejected fromthe mold and prevent its retraction with the return of the ejector. lnthe form shown in Fig. a, a rod 60 is rotatably mounted in the frame lbelow the jaw 6 substantially parallel to the jaw. A cam or finger 61 isrigidly secured near one end of the rod arranged to extend upwardthrough a suitable opening 62 in the jaw to engage a typepositionedbetween the jaws 6 and 7. An arm 63 or other suitable means is rigidlysecured to the rod 60 near its opposite end and suitably connected tothe actuating mechanism of my device to control the position andmovements of the linger 6l. |i`he mechanism is so arranged that a typeejected from the mold is engaged when the mold member reaches the limitof its ejecting movement.

ln the forms shown in Figs. 9 and 10, a resilient spud or cutter 64k isprovided in a suitable opening 65 in either of the members 6 or 7 asdesired arranged in either case to resiliently press the ty1 e justejected from the mold against the opposite jaw and present a sharp edgeto prevent its retraction.

In the form shown in F ig. ll an opening 66 is provided in the member 72anda spring 67 is positioned in the opening and arranged to engage aspud 68 and resiliently torce the same into engagement with each type asit is ejected to prevent its retraction. ln this form also a pluralityof cutters 69 are provided arranged in suitable openings in the member72 each adapted when desii-ed, to be projected below the lower face ofthe member 72 so that as the type are forced along between the jaws 62and 72 each type will be engaged by such of the cutters 69 as are inservice and a notch or nick will be formed in its edge as at 70 (Fig.14). A transverse recess 71 is also formed in the member 72 near thecutting edge of the cutters 69 to permit the escape of chips or cuttingsfrom the cutters.

Having thus described my improvement it is obvious that variousimmaterial modi ications may be made in my device without departing fromthe spirit of my invention, hence l do not wish to be understood aslimiting myself to the exact form or con-Y struction shown.

What li vclaim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

l. In a device of the kind described, a matrix carrier comprising acarriage, and a matrix support coperating with said carriage adapted toengage two edges of a matrix, in combination with means adapted tooverlap and engage the face oil said matrix at opposite points torigidly hold said matrix in position upon said support.

2. ln a device of the kind described, a matrix carrier comprising acarriage, and a matrix support adjustably mounted upon said carriage,arranged to engage two edges of a matrix, in combination with meansadapted to overlap and engage the tace ot' said matrix at oppositepoints to rigidly hold said matrix in position upon said support.

3. in a device ot the kind described, a matrix carrier comprising acarriage, a matrix support coperating with said carriage adapted toresiliently engage two edges of a matrix, in combination with meansadapted to engage the tace of said matrix to rigidly hold said matrix inposition upon said support,

li. In a device oi the kind described, a matrix carrier comprising acarriage, a matrix support cooperating with said carriage comn prising amovable block arranged to coperate with said support to resilientlyengage two edges oit a matrix, means adapted to engage the :tace oi'said matrix to rigidly hold said matrix in posi tion upon said support.

5. In a device of the kind described, a

matrix carrier comprising a carriage, a matrix support cooperating withsaid carriage adapted to resiliently engage two edges ot a matrix, incombination with projecting ribs upon said matrix seat adapted to engagethe face ot said matrix to rigidly hold said matrix in position uponsaid support.

6. ln a device of the kind described, a matrix carrier comprising acarriage, a matrix support cooperating with said carriage adapted `toresiliently engage the opposite edges ot' a matrix, in combination withmeans adapted to engage the face of said matrix te rigidly hold saidmatrix in position upon said support.

7. ln a. device of the kind described, a matrix carrier comprising acarriage, a matrix support adjustably mounted upon said carriage adaptedto resiliently engage two edges of a matrix, in combination with meansadapted to engage the tace of said matrix to rigidly hold said matrix inposition upon said support.

8. ln a device of the kind described, a matrix carrier comprising acarriage, a matrix support adjustably mounted upon said carincombination with riage, comprisinga movable block arranged toresiliently coperate with said support to engage tvvo edges of a matrix,1n combina- 1 tion with means adapted to engage the face of said matrixto rigidly hold said matrix in position upon said support.

9. In a device of the kind described, a matrix carrierV comprising acarriage, a matrix support adjustably mounted upon said carriage,comprising a movable block arranged to resiliently coperate with saidsupport to engage two edges of a matrix, in combination with projectingribs u pon said matrix seat adapted to engage the face of said matrixto' rigidly hold said matrix in position upon said support. l y

10. l In a device of the kind described, a matrix carrier comprising acarriage, a matrix support adjustably mounted upon said car-y riage,comprising amovable block arranged to resiliently cooperate with saidsupport to engage the opposite edges of a matrix, in combination withmeans adapted to engage the face of said matrix to rigidly hold saidmatrix in position upon said support.

11. Ina device of the kind described, a

matrix carrier comprising a carriage, a matrix support cooperating withsaid carriage comprising a movable block arranged to re` silientlycoperate with said support to engage the opposite edges of a matrix, incombination with means adapted to engage the face of said matrix torigidly hold said matrix in position upon said support.

12. In a device of the kind described, a matrix carrier comprising acarriage, a matrix support cooperating with said carriage comprising amovable block arranged to cooperate with said support, to engage theopposite edges of a matrix, in combination with means adapted to overlapand engage the face of said matrix at opposite points to rigidly holdsaid matrix in position upon said support.

13. In a device of the kind described, a matrix carrier comprising acarriage, a matrix support coperating with said carriage, adapted toresiliently engage the opposite edges of a matrix, in combination withprojecting ribs upon said matrix seat adapted to engage the face of saidmatrix to rigidly hold said matrix in position upon said support. v

14. In a device of the kind described, a matrix carrier comprising acarriage, a matrix support cooperating with said carriage, comprising amovable block arranged to resiliently coperate with said support toengage a matrix between them, in combination with means adapted toengage the face of said matrix near the edges engaged' by said matrixseat to rigidly hold said matrix in position upon said support.

15,. In a device of the kind described, a matrix carrier comprising acarriage, a

matrix support adjustably mounted upon said carriage, adapted toresiliently engage two edges of a. matrix, in combination withprojecting ribs upon said matrix seat adapted to engage the face of saidmatrix along the edges engaged by said matrix seat to rigidly hold saidmatrix in position upon said support.

16. In a device of the kind described, a matrix support adapted toresiliently engage two edges of a matrix, in combination withprojections upon said matrix support adapted to engage the face of saidmatrix along its edges to hold said matrix in position upon saidsupport.

17. A matrix support comprising a block, and resilient means arranged tocooperate to engage a matrix between them, said engaging means beingadapted to project beyond and engage the face of said matrix near theedges to rigidly hold said matrix in position upon said support.

18. A matrix support, adapted to engage the opposite edges of a matrix,said engaging means including projecting ribs adapted to engage the faceof said matrix near the edges to rigidly hold said matrix in positionupon said support.

19. In a device of the kind described, a matrix carrier comprising acarriage, a matrix, a matrix support adapted to engage the oppositeedges oi' said matrix comprising iianges projecting beyond andover-lapping the face of said matrix, in combination with a mold havingthe outer portion of its walls recessed whereby said mold coperates withsaid matrix carrier to engage only the central portion of a matrixpositioned in said carrier.

20. A machine for casting type, compris ing a part for ejecting the typefrom the mold, opposing jaws between which the type are ejected, and afriction device located in said jaws for removing the type from theejector, irrespective of the size of the type.

21. A machine for casting type, comprising a part for ejecting the typefrom the mold and a friction device adapted to engage each type asejected to remove the type from the ejector.

22. A machine for casting type, comprising an ejector, means forremoving the type from the ejector, comprising a part arranged tofrictionally press against the type and retain it while the ejector isretracted.

A machine for casting type comprising a part for ejecting the type fromthe mold, and a pair of members adapted to engage each type as ejectedfrom the mold between them to hold the type in position, in combinationwith means located in one of said members adapted to resiliently engageeach type as ejected and prevent its retraction with the ejector.

211. In a device of the kind described, a

Lisaies matrix support adapted to engage two edges of a matrix, incombination with projections upon said matrix support, adapted toproject beyond and engage the face of said matrix along its edges tohold said matrix in position upon said support.

2". in a device of the kind described, a matrix support adapted toresilientiy engage tivo edges of a matr'x, in combination withprojections upon said matrix support adapted to overlap and engage theface of said matrix to hold said matrix in position upon said support.

26. In a device of the kind described, a matrix carrier having a matrixseat and a projection adapted to engage one edge of a matrix positionedon said seat and extend beyond the tace of said matrix and means forforcing said matrix edgewise against @epics said projection toaccurately position said matrix upon said carrier.

27. in a device of the kind described, a matrix carrier having a matrixseat and a projection near one edge of the matrix seat adapted to engagethe edge of a matrix positioned on said seat and extend beyond the iaceoi said matrix and resilient means for forcing said matrix edgewiseagainst said projection to accurately position said matrix upon saidcarrier.

in testimony whereof, l have hereunto signed my name in the presence oftwo subscribing witnesses.

JOHN S. THOMPSON.

1Witte esses BURTON U. HILLS, BLANCHE OHALMERS.

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